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A short, concise summary of a scholarly article, thesis, or conference contribution that presents the most important content and results.
Bitte reichen Sie Ihr Abstract bis zum 15. Mai ein.
Please submit your abstract by May 15.
The word 'Abstract' (abstract) is a technical term from the scholarly and academic field. It is mainly used in the context of universities, research, and conferences.
Jeder Konferenzbeitrag muss mit einem Abstract beginnen.
Every conference contribution must begin with an abstract.
In an academic context, an 'Abstract' (abstract) is typically combined with certain verbs. These include 'ein Abstract schreiben' (to write an abstract), 'ein Abstract verfassen' (to compose an abstract), or 'ein Abstract einreichen' (to submit an abstract).
Die Autorin musste ihr Abstract für die Publikation kürzen.
The author had to shorten her abstract for the publication.
An 'Abstract' (abstract) always appears at the beginning of a longer scholarly text. Its function is to give readers a quick overview of the research question, the method, and the most important results.
Ich lese immer zuerst das Abstract, um zu entscheiden, ob der Artikel relevant ist.
I always read the abstract first to decide whether the article is relevant.
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Both words refer to a brief presentation of the most important content and results of a longer text. Abstract, however, is the established short academic text type, whereas Zusammenfassung is also used outside academia. Abstract is especially suitable for a scholarly article; in general, Zusammenfassung is also possible.
Das Abstract des wissenschaftlichen Artikels nennt Methode und wichtigste Ergebnisse.
The abstract of the scholarly article states the method and the most important results.
Für die Besprechung des Romans schrieb ich eine kurze Zusammenfassung.
I wrote a short summary for the discussion of the novel.
